Image and IllustrationLaajuus (10 ECTS)

Objective

The student will learn about the basics of the history of illustration, the key concepts and techniques, and can make illustrations in different kinds of publications. The students will learn to analyse images and illustrations and the communicative and expressive potential of colours, and be able to use them in their work.

Content

- Colour theory and composition
- Image analysis
- Illustrator’s tools and techniques
- Different styles of illustration
- Illustration with photos
- Image editing and colour adjustment

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student
- participates classes in required extent
- completes given assignments acceptably
- understands core content of the course

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student
- participates classes actively
- completes given assignments independently and showing self-direction
- returns assignments in time
- has good command of course content and can apply it in his/her own work
- is able to search and acquire information independently
- comprehends the role of image in graphic design

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
- participates classes actively and showing self-direction
- completes given assignments independently showing creative problem solving
- returns assignments in time
- is able to apply course content in one's own work creatively
- is able to acquire and apply information independently
- comprehends the role of image in graphic design
- indicates professional identity development

Further information

The course will be taught in Finnish.